Beta-cyfluthrin is a pyrethroid insecticide approved for use in the EU. It has a low aqueous solubility, semi-volatile and is not expected to leach to groundwater. It is highly toxic to mammals and may be a neurotoxin. It is also highly toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, aquatic plants and honeybees but slightly less toxic to birds, algae and earthworms.

GENERAL INFORMATION for beta-cyfluthrin

Description: A pyrethroid insecticide effective against a range of common pests including locusts in a many different crops

Estimated concentrations of chemicals with Koc values greater than 9995 ml g-1 are beyond the scope of the regression data used in SCI-GROW development. If there are concerns for such chemicals, a higher tier groundwater exposure assessment should be considered, regardless of the concentration returned by SCI-GROW